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10 Best Movies Like Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective

If you loved Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
RETRO FUTURE

RETRO FUTURE

2015★ 9.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A "remix version" of Modern with a soundtrack by Matsuo Oono, which turns the satisfying orderliness of Modern into a cold, disturbing landscape....

#2
Return

Return

★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Eyüp decides to cross mount Ararat looking for his aunt in Yerevan after following a madman's words. His aunt has also been expecting someone to come from behind this mount for man...

#3
Young and Dangerous 4

Young and Dangerous 4

1997★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The boss of the Hung Hing gang, Tian Sang, has died. Ho Nam and Hon Bun find Sangs younger brother, Yang to lead the gang. Meanwhile, Hon Bun receives news that his younger brother...

#4
RETURN

RETURN

2024★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

‘RETURN’ follows Torstein Horgmo, Mikey Ciccarelli, Mons Røisland, Brandon Cocard, Brandon Davis, and Raibu Katayama as they push the boundaries of what can be accomplished snowboa...

#5
12

12

2017★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Anton and Erika started out as friends for five years and got into a romantic relationship for seven years. Anton is a commercial director while Erika is a former band member and b...

#6
Sweet Obsession

Sweet Obsession

2022★ 3.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When a university student moves in with a family in Mexico City, conflicts emerge. An inevitable affaire with the father, a rebellious bond with the adolescent daughter and tension...